About Kenji Arai
Born 1978. Kenji Arai is a Japanese association football player.
is a former Japanese professional football player.
Playing career Arai entered professional football with Albirex Niigata after graduating from Rissho University in 2001 but was unable to hold on to the first team place although he played 20 league games for Albirex Niigata in his first season. He was on loan to Albirex Niigata FC (Singapore) in 2004 and in 2006 he secured a permanent move to Singapore Armed Forces FC.
He is also the second Japanese player, after his Singapore Armed Forces FC teammate Masahiro Fukasawa, to play in the AFC Champions League for a non-Japanese club. In November 2009, Kenji joined SC Goa. He returned to Singapore and joined Sengkang Punggol FC on 2010 and subsequently Home United FC in 2011.
Club statistics
Honours Albirex Niigata J2 League: 2003
Singapore Armed Forces S.League: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Singapore Cup: 2007, 2008
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Kenji Arai?
Japanese association football player
When was Kenji Arai born?
Kenji Arai was born on 19 May 1978 in Saitama Prefecture.
What is Kenji Arai's occupation?
Kenji Arai is an association football player.
What nationality is Kenji Arai?
Kenji Arai is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kenji Arai. https://biography.guide/kenji-arai/
MLA: "Kenji Arai." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kenji-arai/.
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